1971 Opel Manta vs. 1978 Opel Rekord
To start off, 1978 Opel Rekord is newer by 7 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1971 Opel Manta. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1971 Opel Manta would be higher. At 2,260 cc (4 cylinders), 1978 Opel Rekord is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1978 Opel Rekord (64 HP @ 4200 RPM) has 5 more horse power than 1971 Opel Manta. (59 HP @ 5400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1978 Opel Rekord should accelerate faster than 1971 Opel Manta. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1978 Opel Rekord weights approximately 365 kg more than 1971 Opel Manta. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Both vehicles are rear wheel drive (RWD) - it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, both vehicles do the job better than front wheel drive vehicles. With that said, do keep in mind that many other factors such as speed and the wear on your tires can also have significant impact on traction and control. Let's talk about torque, 1978 Opel Rekord (126 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 36 more torque (in Nm) than 1971 Opel Manta. (90 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1978 Opel Rekord will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1971 Opel Manta.
Compare all specifications:
| 1971 Opel Manta | 1978 Opel Rekord | |
| Make | Opel | Opel |
| Model | Manta | Rekord |
| Year Released | 1971 | 1978 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1196 cc | 2260 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 59 HP | 64 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5400 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Torque | 90 Nm | 126 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 79 mm | 92 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 61 mm | 85 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 930 kg | 1295 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4300 mm | 4630 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1640 mm | 1730 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1480 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2440 mm | 2670 mm |
